Amritha Ram on Kamal, NTR and Janhvi looks. Kamal Haasan recently entertained with his film Thug Life directed by Mani Ratnam. Now, NTR and Janhvi is gearing up to entertain movie lovers with the film Peddi which is progressing at a brisk pace under the direction of Buchhi Babu Sana.
Now, Amritha Ram, designer who designed costumes of Kamal , NTR and Janhvi spoke about her experience. Speaking about Kamal Haasan, she said "When styling Kamal Haasan for Thug Life, our approach was guided by the script and collaboration with Manish sir and Kamal sir. We had a clear understanding of the character’s dressing style, behaviour, and the storyline. Ravi Kesar’s colour palette was also well-defined. Working with a great team makes it easier to deliver quality work. For the final look, we had to ensure the costume facilitated action, movement, and comfort while maintaining a specific aesthetic. Given the martial art element, I drew inspiration from Japanese fashion, which I have always admired. My mood board reflected this aesthetic, and we were able to shortlist the designs effectively."
She added "Kamal sir’s personal style is quite distinct—he prefers a specific color palette with browns, olives, blues, greys, and blacks, and loves incorporating different textures. He’s also very particular about fit. Having worked with him for a while, I have gotten to understand his preferences well. When designing for him, I take his likes into account and he always adds his own touches, which I appreciate as valuable lessons. During promotions, I try to fuse his preferences with my own ideas, and it’s worked well so far, so I am looking forward to more collaboration."
About Ram Charan, Amritha shared "Working on Peddi with Ram Charan and Jhanvi Kapoor has been a great experience. After working on films like Vaada Chennai, I learned a lot about crafting period films with costumes that bring characters to life. Our director knows his script inside out, and the DOP is in control of the looks, making it easier for me to work. It’s been an absolute pleasure working on this film, and it’s very much up my style."
On Janhvi,she shared "Janhvi is a gorgeous girl and a submitting artist, making it a pleasure to dress her up according to the character’s requirements. For Janhvi Kapoor’s look in Peddi, I have drawn inspiration from the culture and region where the film is set. India is rich in culture, and every region has something beautiful to offer in terms of jewellery, texture, and patterning. I have done my homework on the region’s traditional wear and added a lot of sheen to it. I am excited about the look, and it’s going to be one of my favourites, but I will have to wait until the look is released to share more."